Vulnerability Details : CVE-2004-1983
The arch_get_unmapped_area function in mmap.c in the PaX patches for Linux kernel 2.6, when Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unknown attack vectors.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2004-1983
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 8 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2004-1983
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
3.9
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2.9
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NIST |
References for CVE-2004-1983
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10264
Exploit;Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://pax.grsecurity.net/
Patch
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108420555920369&w=2
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108360001130312&w=2
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http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-02.xml
Linux Kernel: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 200407-02) — Gentoo securityVendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16037
Products affected by CVE-2004-1983
- cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:linux:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:the_pax_team:pax_linux:2.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*